Jared Matfess | Copilot Captain
@jaredmatfess.com
AI Architect @AvePoint | Empowering organizations to transform with AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot | Speaker & Author on AI innovation and Copilot Studio | Passionate about healthcare tech and transforming the world with technology.
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Feeling like an absolute imposter right now, but two chapters are written.
Chapter 1 has made its way through tech review. Working through Chapter 2 feedback today/tomorrow and then I start Chapter 3 over the weekend.
So much work to be done, but I'm enjoying the challenge.
Chapter 1 has made its way through tech review. Working through Chapter 2 feedback today/tomorrow and then I start Chapter 3 over the weekend.
So much work to be done, but I'm enjoying the challenge.
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🤖 AI is transforming the way we work... but also comes challenges. @jaredmatfess.com's session will cut through the hype to show you real-world governance strategies for #Microsoft365 and #AI! This is the knowledge you need to move forward with confidence 🦾
Register today: cdne.link/registration
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September 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🤖 AI is transforming the way we work... but also comes challenges. @jaredmatfess.com's session will cut through the hype to show you real-world governance strategies for #Microsoft365 and #AI! This is the knowledge you need to move forward with confidence 🦾
Register today: cdne.link/registration
Register today: cdne.link/registration
Pretty excited to be co-presenting with the world-famous on AvePoint + Purview = "Better Together" on August 28th. Please feel free to register to view live or catch the on-demand recording of our session. Should be a good time!
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AI-Ready, Risk-Smart: Secure Microsoft Copilot with AvePoint + Purview
Join Microsoft & AvePoint experts on Aug 28 to learn how to build secure, AI-ready environments for Copilot. Discover smarter data governance, policy automation & live demos.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Pretty excited to be co-presenting with the world-famous on AvePoint + Purview = "Better Together" on August 28th. Please feel free to register to view live or catch the on-demand recording of our session. Should be a good time!
tinyurl.com/AVPTPURVIEW
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🎤 @jaredmatfess.com : Real World Microsoft 365 Governance in the Age of AI
AI is powerful—but risky. Learn how to govern Copilot, protect data, and stay compliant without killing innovation.
📍 July 25 | Microsoft Times Square
🔗 Register now: m365nyc.com
#M365NYC #Copilot #Microsoft365 #Governance
AI is powerful—but risky. Learn how to govern Copilot, protect data, and stay compliant without killing innovation.
📍 July 25 | Microsoft Times Square
🔗 Register now: m365nyc.com
#M365NYC #Copilot #Microsoft365 #Governance
July 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🎤 @jaredmatfess.com : Real World Microsoft 365 Governance in the Age of AI
AI is powerful—but risky. Learn how to govern Copilot, protect data, and stay compliant without killing innovation.
📍 July 25 | Microsoft Times Square
🔗 Register now: m365nyc.com
#M365NYC #Copilot #Microsoft365 #Governance
AI is powerful—but risky. Learn how to govern Copilot, protect data, and stay compliant without killing innovation.
📍 July 25 | Microsoft Times Square
🔗 Register now: m365nyc.com
#M365NYC #Copilot #Microsoft365 #Governance
Did we ever sign those 90 trade deals in 90 days?
July 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Did we ever sign those 90 trade deals in 90 days?
Weird, going to speak at an event where another presenter is using the title of one of my recent talks. Like, do I call him out on that? Or thank him for liking my talk so much he decided to borrow the title + concept?
June 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Weird, going to speak at an event where another presenter is using the title of one of my recent talks. Like, do I call him out on that? Or thank him for liking my talk so much he decided to borrow the title + concept?
All chapters are in on time.
Final editing begins!
Final editing begins!
April 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
All chapters are in on time.
Final editing begins!
Final editing begins!
Just submitted Chapter 8. It's 50 pages. This is me:
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March 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Just submitted Chapter 8. It's 50 pages. This is me:
Simplifying the use case since I've got the core part working. Re-flowing, re-writing, the back half. It isn't as cool of a use case as originally planned but still shows off the power of autonomous agents. I'm on page 34/45. I would love to submit this tonight and have one chapter left.
March 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Simplifying the use case since I've got the core part working. Re-flowing, re-writing, the back half. It isn't as cool of a use case as originally planned but still shows off the power of autonomous agents. I'm on page 34/45. I would love to submit this tonight and have one chapter left.
Has anyone gotten an autonomous agent (Copilot Studio) to follow instructions and complete two actions? Mine is basically one and done.
March 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Has anyone gotten an autonomous agent (Copilot Studio) to follow instructions and complete two actions? Mine is basically one and done.
Woot! I got my Copilot Studio agent logging data to Azure Application Insights. I almost feel like a real "Maker" now. After documenting the last few configuration steps, Chapter 9 is getting turned in today!
March 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Woot! I got my Copilot Studio agent logging data to Azure Application Insights. I almost feel like a real "Maker" now. After documenting the last few configuration steps, Chapter 9 is getting turned in today!
Just turned Chapter 7 in. That’s 50+ pages written since Saturday. 3 chapters to go.. if Autonomous agents are working again, I might be able to turn Chapter 8 in by Sunday.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Just turned Chapter 7 in. That’s 50+ pages written since Saturday. 3 chapters to go.. if Autonomous agents are working again, I might be able to turn Chapter 8 in by Sunday.
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March 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Boston Code Camp is thrilled that Jared Matfess AI Architect at AvePoint will present "Microsoft AI Wars Episode 4: Copilot Studio a New Hope" at this March 29th event! Register now at bit.ly/bcc38 @jaredmatfess.com @avepoint.bsky.social
One month away from my book deadline and I'm about 55 pages from being done. Feels almost doable assuming Microsoft doesn't break something in Copilot Studio.. Again.. 😂
March 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
One month away from my book deadline and I'm about 55 pages from being done. Feels almost doable assuming Microsoft doesn't break something in Copilot Studio.. Again.. 😂
The trick I've learned this weekend after hours and hours of troubleshooting Power Automate flows over the past week is not to use the "New Designer" interface.
That is all.
That is all.
February 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The trick I've learned this weekend after hours and hours of troubleshooting Power Automate flows over the past week is not to use the "New Designer" interface.
That is all.
That is all.
Why is the Power Platform so finicky about connections? No matter what I do, I can't get this one to connect. While there are lots of time savings with all of this being low code, it's incredibly frustrating and time-wasting to troubleshoot basic things that should just work.
February 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Why is the Power Platform so finicky about connections? No matter what I do, I can't get this one to connect. While there are lots of time savings with all of this being low code, it's incredibly frustrating and time-wasting to troubleshoot basic things that should just work.
What a productive Sunday! I got my autonomous agent up and working, unblocking my Chapter 6 efforts. I'm so stoked; this is great and a really cool use case.
February 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
What a productive Sunday! I got my autonomous agent up and working, unblocking my Chapter 6 efforts. I'm so stoked; this is great and a really cool use case.
Has anyone had luck calling a custom action (Power Automate Flow) from Copilot Studio and being able to reference variables from the chat?
Strangest thing ever - it'll show the variables as an "output" of the action but I don't seem to be able to reference them within the flow.
Strangest thing ever - it'll show the variables as an "output" of the action but I don't seem to be able to reference them within the flow.
February 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Has anyone had luck calling a custom action (Power Automate Flow) from Copilot Studio and being able to reference variables from the chat?
Strangest thing ever - it'll show the variables as an "output" of the action but I don't seem to be able to reference them within the flow.
Strangest thing ever - it'll show the variables as an "output" of the action but I don't seem to be able to reference them within the flow.
Sharing a quick video, that I recorded using Copilot to write an employee spotlight article and to make it personalized.
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Jared Matfess on LinkedIn: I had fun presenting at a virtual conference this morning, showing off how…
I had fun presenting at a virtual conference this morning, showing off how to use Copilot to help draft an employee spotlight story. I am sharing this with the…
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February 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Sharing a quick video, that I recorded using Copilot to write an employee spotlight article and to make it personalized.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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"When America sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're sending people that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with them. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. And some, I assume, are good people."
--Greenland
--Greenland
January 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"When America sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're sending people that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with them. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. And some, I assume, are good people."
--Greenland
--Greenland
Our education system has failed us.
January 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Our education system has failed us.
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We’re aware of the bot followers. We know it’s really irritating for yall. The blade runners are working hard and we’re looking at bigger steps.
January 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
We’re aware of the bot followers. We know it’s really irritating for yall. The blade runners are working hard and we’re looking at bigger steps.
I just turned in Chapter 5... Book #2 is halfway done!!
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January 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I just turned in Chapter 5... Book #2 is halfway done!!
As part of my 2025 goals, I'd like to start reading more. Torn between paperbacks or an e-Reader. The minimalist in me doesn't want more "things in the house" but physical books do hit different.
Anyone have an eReader they absolutely love and/or a strong opinion?
#eReaders #Nook #Kindle #Other
Anyone have an eReader they absolutely love and/or a strong opinion?
#eReaders #Nook #Kindle #Other
January 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Every year in the weeks between Christmas and New Years, I play one video game and then the console sits dormant. This year I played The Last of Us Part 2, and it’s the best game I’ve played since the first one. The storytelling was 🧑🍳💋. I cannot wait for the HBO series to resume episodes. So good!
December 30, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Every year in the weeks between Christmas and New Years, I play one video game and then the console sits dormant. This year I played The Last of Us Part 2, and it’s the best game I’ve played since the first one. The storytelling was 🧑🍳💋. I cannot wait for the HBO series to resume episodes. So good!